Comparison

Plain AI vs Remoted

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Plain AI

Features
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Plain AI is a simple, straightforward AI chat app that runs entirely on your device. All conversations are private and processed locally without any internet connection. Key Features • Multiple AI Models: Choose from Llama 3.2 (1B and 3B), Qwen 3.1 1.7B, Gemma 2 2B, or Apple Foundation Models • Complete Privacy: All processing happens on your device - no data is sent to servers • Customizable Parameters: Adjust temperature and top-p settings to control response creativity and diversity • Offline First: Works without internet after initial model download • Clean Interface: Simple, distraction-free chat experience Supported Models • Apple Foundation Models (iOS 26+, no download required) • Llama 3.2 1B (fast and efficient for basic tasks) • Llama 3.2 3B (balanced speed and quality) • Qwen 3.1 1.7B (multilingual support) • Gemma 2 2B (safe and reliable responses) Privacy Your conversations never leave your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Everything stays private and local. Free Forever Plain AI is completely free with no ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases. Download a model and start chatting. Requirements • Storage space for downloaded models (approximately 700MB to 2GB per model) • Apple Foundation Models require iOS 26 or later and compatible devices AI responses may occasionally be inaccurate. Please verify important information.

About

Remoted

Features
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Your Mac, right here. Open a document, check a render or pick up where you left off. Remoted brings your Mac desktop to iPhone and iPad, with responsive controls and a clear view of your work. YOUR MAC, WHEREVER YOU ARE Access your Mac over the internet with Remoted Link, the optional Mac companion for device linking and one-time sharing. Link tries an encrypted direct connection and uses an encrypted relay when needed. The relay cannot read your desktop traffic. For manual connections on a local network or VPN, the Mac’s built-in Screen Sharing also works without Link. Download and setup: https://remoted.app/link/ A MAC EXPERIENCE THAT MOVES WITH YOU Connect to your Mac using its built-in Screen Sharing. Find nearby computers, save your Macs and return to them from one place. No Remoted account is required. You choose whether to remember a Mac's sign-in details in Keychain. Standard mode offers smoother, more responsive connections. HIGH PERFORMANCE, WITH SOUND On a compatible Mac and a fast network, High Performance streams desktop video and your Mac's audio. Follow a video edit, hear playback and work with a desktop that feels at home on iPad. With one virtual display, the desktop resolution can adapt to your iPad window as you resize it. CONTROLS THAT FEEL FAMILIAR Put keyboard shortcuts and session tools within reach with redesigned, customizable on-screen controls. Use direct touch or trackpad-style gestures. Bring up the keyboard, use shortcuts or connect a compatible external keyboard, mouse or trackpad. Select a display for the task at hand. In supported High Performance sessions, Picture in Picture keeps your Mac in view while you use another app. REMOTED COMPLETE Organizing computers and discovering nearby Macs is free. Connecting to a Mac requires Remoted Complete. Choose monthly, annual or lifetime access; each unlocks the same connection features. Eligible new subscribers can try the monthly or annual plan free for three days. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled through your App Store account. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase with no trial. Prices and trial eligibility are shown before purchase. Remoted connects only to Macs; it doesn't support Windows, Linux or other VNC servers. High Performance requires a compatible Mac and a fast network. Automatic desktop resizing uses one virtual display. A reachable Mac with Screen Sharing enabled is required. Remoted Link requires macOS 26 or later. Your Mac’s sign-in and permission settings still apply. Support and setup: https://remoted.app/blog/set-up-remoted/ Privacy: https://remoted.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Plain AI4 screens
Remoted4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plain AI at none against Remoted's 3. Plain AI also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Remoted sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Plain AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Plain AI versus Remoted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain AIRemoted
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJarle HansenAlberto Guerrero Martn

In-app purchases

None

Plain AI

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Remoted

Subscriptions2
  • Remoted Complete Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Remoted Complete Annual3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remoted Complete Lifetime$129.00

Questions

Is Plain AI free?
Plain AI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remoted free?
Remoted is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Plain AI or Remoted have ads?
Neither Plain AI nor Remoted shows ads.

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